M.a. Ford HPDCR5000A 1/2 Inch Carbide Drill Bit Altin

Product Description

The M.A. FORD HPDCR5000A is a jobber-length solid carbide drill bit designed for high-performance drilling in demanding industrial and trade applications. It carries a 1/2 inch (0.5000 inch) diameter, a 140-degree split-point tip geometry, and an ALTiN (Aluminum Titanium Nitride) coating for extended tool life in hard and abrasive materials. Overall length is 4.88 inches. The two-flute helical design promotes efficient chip evacuation, and the straight cylindrical shank provides secure chuck engagement. Coolant-through capability makes this bit suitable for deep-hole operations and high-speed production environments where heat management is critical. Machinists, tool-and-die professionals, and maintenance technicians commonly install this type of tooling in CNC machining centers and drill presses.

The HPDCR5000A belongs to M.A. FORD Series HPDCR, a high-performance carbide drill line rated for difficult-to-machine materials including hardened steels, stainless alloys, cast iron, and high-temp alloys. The 5xD flute-to-diameter ratio and 140-degree point angle suit both through-hole and blind-hole applications in production and job-shop settings. The ALTiN finish performs well in dry cutting and minimum-quantity lubrication (MQL) environments, reducing the need for flood coolant in many operations. This bit fits into standard drill chucks and ER collet systems sized for a 14 mm shank diameter.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in hard materials
• ALTiN coating provides thermal protection and reduces friction at the cutting edge
• 140-degree split-point angle reduces walking and decreases thrust force at entry
• Coolant-through design delivers cutting fluid directly to the tip for deep-hole applications
• 5xD flute-to-diameter ratio supports deeper drilling with consistent chip removal
• Straight cylindrical shank compatible with standard ER collets and Jacobs-style chucks

Compatibility

Designed as a high-performance OEM-style carbide drill for use in CNC machining centers, drill presses, and multi-spindle equipment accepting a straight cylindrical shank with a 14 mm shank diameter. Part of M.A. FORD Series HPDCR, covering the 0.5000 to 0.6500 inch decimal inch size range.

Installation Notes

Installation and tool changes should be performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician with the machine in a full stop, locked-out state per applicable OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Verify collet or chuck bore matches the 14 mm shank diameter before seating the bit. Do not exceed the equipment manufacturer's rated spindle speed or feed rate for the workpiece material. Inspect the cutting edges and coating condition before each use; discard or recondition the bit if chipping or excessive wear is observed.